The BBC has published a thematic review into portrayal and representation in its content, led by former BAFTA chair Anne Morrison and media consultant Chris Banatvala. The independent report, commissioned by the BBC Board, assesses how accurately the corporation reflects different audiences and communities across the UK, and recommends deeper, more locally rooted decision-making alongside improved measurement of representation. The review recognises recent progress, including increased regional investment and a stronger focus on authentic portrayal in commissioning. But it also calls for better ways to track representation in output, including geography and socio-economic background, and for more commissioning decisions to happen closer to audiences. In response, the BBC says it will introduce a broader measurement framework from the next financial year, systematically review upcoming content plans for underrepresented audiences, and use existing and new data to shape presenter development and succession planning.